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CJ17 VFA

2017 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,860 mi
Last recorded78,860 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 VFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,860 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 78,858 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,164 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongey

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,932 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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CJ17 VFA is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 32,661 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ17 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 9 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ17 VFA registered?

CJ17 VFA is a 2017 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 August 2017.

Is CJ17 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ17 VFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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